# Mesh Gradient

> Animated WebGL shader background in the Mesh Gradient style. Default variant. Generated by the 21st.dev Shader Builder. Adapted from Paper Shaders under Apache-2.0. 4-color palette (#120D31, #6C4CF1, #EF5DA8, #FFD166). A drop-in, zero-dependency React component for hero sections and animated gradient/noise backgrounds.

- Author: [Paper Shaders](https://21st.dev/@paper-design)
- License: apache-2.0
- Tags: Animation, Gradient, Background, Hero, WebGL, Shader, Hero Background, Shader Background, Animated Background, Paper, Mesh Gradient
- Live preview: https://21st.dev/@paper-design/components/mesh-gradient

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add "https://21st.dev/r/paper-design/mesh-gradient?api_key=$API_KEY_21ST"
```

Requires a 21st API key (generate one at https://21st.dev/mcp) passed as `API_KEY_21ST`. Free accounts get a limited number of installs per day; unlimited on a paid plan — see https://21st.dev/pricing.

Full component directory: https://21st.dev/llms.txt · More like this: https://21st.dev/community/components/s/animation.md